# Temco D-16A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 9230604 - Manufacturer (registry): TEMCO - Model: D-16A - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Reciprocating - Seats: 4 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 114 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS 2A1](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/2A1) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: American Navion Society Ltd. - Registered aircraft: 6 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/temco-d-16a Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 64-08-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-08-04): Nose Landing Gear · American Navion Society D-16 and D-16A. Effective May 11, 1964 - [AD 63-16-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-16-06): Gear Selector Valve End Fitting · American Navion Society D-16 and D-16A. Effective Aug 23, 1963 - [AD 63-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-16-05): Main Landing Gear Actuating Cylinders · American Navion Society D-16 and D-16A. Effective Aug 23, 1963 - [AD 63-21-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-21-05): Main and Nose Retraction Links · American Navion Society D-16, D-16A, 480 and 8 more - [AD 55-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/55-06-01): Fuselage Fuel Tank Enclosure · American Navion Society D-16 and D-16A ## Registered aircraft (6) - [N108N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N108N): [Welch Troy O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELCH%20TROY%20O), [Weatherford, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Weatherford), built 1946, S/N TTN-39 - [N131N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N131N): [Oneal Gary](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ONEAL%20GARY), [Springdale, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Springdale), built 1947, S/N TTN-65 - [N69ET](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N69ET): [Nampa, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Nampa), built 1948, S/N TTN-70, Sale reported, pending cancellation - [N705T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N705T): [Phillips Gerald D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PHILLIPS%20GERALD%20D), [Lansing, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Lansing), built 1948, S/N TTN-74 - [N708T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N708T): [Samples Kurtis K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAMPLES%20KURTIS%20K), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), S/N TTN-77 - [N722T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N722T): [Iowa Aviation Heritage Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IOWA%20AVIATION%20HERITAGE%20MUSEUM), [Ankeny, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Ankeny), built 1947, S/N TTN-90 ## NTSB investigations (21) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN24LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA151), Apr 8, 2024: Temco D-16A (N131N), Clarksville, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power on the left engine due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB WPR13LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA125), Feb 16, 2013: Temco D-16A (N716T), Heber, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight and fuel planning. - [NTSB CEN10LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA004), Oct 5, 2009: Temco D-16A (N124N), Eden Prairie, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of left engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the failure of the engine's electric fuel pump end cap gasket, which allowed air to be drawn into the fuel system. - [NTSB MIA00WA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00WA002), Oct 2, 1999: Temco DA-16A (N714T), Freeport, Bahamas, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC96LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA176), Aug 28, 1996: Temco D-16A (N128N), Hainesport, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision and inadequate management of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. - [NTSB MIA84FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA043), Dec 11, 1983: Temco Raley D-16A (N704T), Everglades City, FL, destroyed - [NTSB NYC76FHD31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FHD31), Jul 9, 1976: Twin Engine D-16A (N113K), Millville, NJ, destroyed - [NTSB CHI75FEE36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEE36), Dec 24, 1974: Temco D16A (N719T), Hebron, IL, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX72AL029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72AL029), Oct 24, 1971: Temco D-16A (N709T), Dragoon, AZ, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB MIA69F0330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0330), Jan 31, 1969: Twin Navion D-16A (N717F), Cookeville, TN, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI69F0502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0502), Jan 25, 1969: Temco D16A (N712T), Crown Point, IN, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW69D0088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69D0088), Jun 3, 1968: Temco D-16A (N722T), Mineral Wells, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC68F0112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68F0112), Aug 6, 1967: Temco D-16A (N122N), Wayne, NJ, substantial damage - [NTSB DIA67F0098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA67F0098), Apr 30, 1967: Temco D-16A (N705T), Hassell, NC, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW67F0343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0343), Dec 4, 1966: Temco D-16A (N129N), Saginaw, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI67D0213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67D0213), Jul 15, 1966: Temco D-16 (N712T), Waukegan, IL, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA67D0069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67D0069), Jun 14, 1966: Temco D-16 (N131N), Seattle, WA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA66D0488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66D0488), Mar 16, 1966: Temco D-16A (N717F), Jackson, MS, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA66F0326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66F0326), Nov 8, 1965: Univ Acft D-16A (N703T), Gainestown, AL, destroyed - [NTSB DEN66F0104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66F0104), Sep 21, 1965: Temco D16A (N715T), Las Vegas, NM, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW66F0207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0207), Apr 7, 1965: Temco D-16A (N720T), Jacksonville, TX, destroyed ## FAA accident and incident reports (11) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20240408003909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240408003909A), Apr 8, 2024: Temco D-16A (N131N), Clarksville, AR, Substantial damage. On April 8, 2024, at 1400 CST, a twin-engine Temco D-16A (“twin navion”), serial number: TTN-65, sustained substantial damage when it impacted trees in a… - [Accident 20130215002409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130215002409A), Feb 15, 2013: Temco D-16A (N716T), Hebner, CA, Substantial damage. Acft received 20 gallons of fuel on 1/29/13. On or about the first of February, the pilot [privacy data omitted] ran both engines for approximately 15 minutes.… - [Accident 20091005050379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091005050379A), Oct 5, 2009: Temco D-16A (N124N), Eden Prairie, MN, Destroyed. On 10/05/2009 at 1230CDST, a Temco D-16A twin navion owned by AZ aeromachine LLC and operated by robert fiske, experienced a loss of power resulting in a… - [Incident 20090525010069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090525010069I), May 25, 2009: Multec D16A (N722T), Ankeny, IA, Minor damage. (-23) The aircaft was on a local area VFR flight. Both the pilot and passenger stated that on approach to landing, the landing gear indication was down and… - [Incident 20010504011989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010504011989I), May 4, 2001: Multec D16A (N123N), Berriem Springs, MI, Minor damage. (-23)Pilot began take-off roll, nose gear collapsed after aircraft traveled approximately 200 ft. minor damage. - [Accident 19960828024499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960828024499A), Aug 28, 1996: Multec D16A (N128N), Hainesport, NJ, Substantial damage. Crashed in a field. - [Incident 19940602023859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940602023859I), Jun 2, 1994: Multec D16A (N69ET), San Antonio, TX, Minor damage. Landed gear up. Failed to extend gear for landing. - [Incident 19900911038979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900911038979I), Sep 11, 1990: Multec D16A (N718T), Shirley, NY, Minor damage. Pilot attempted to abort takeoff. Lost directional control and skidded into trees. - [Accident 19831211060499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831211060499A), Dec 11, 1983: Multec D16A (N704T), Everglades City, FL, Destroyed. Both engines quit on takeoff. Hit the water in a steep bank. Fuel line from the one main tank ruptured. Tank empty. - [Accident 19760709024619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760709024619A), Jul 9, 1976: Multec D16A (N113K), Millville, NJ, Destroyed. Plt shut down left engine. Engine failed to restart. - [Accident 19741223042519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741223042519A), Dec 23, 1974: Multec D16A (N719T), Hebron, IL, Substantial damage. Acft stolen. Plt not identified,injury index presumed. ## Service difficulty reports (3) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2010FA0000162](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000162), Oct 5, 2009: GASKET. FAILED. DURING CRUISE, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER/FUEL PRESSURE IN THE LT ENG. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO REESTABLISH FUEL FLOW TO THE ENG BY TURNING ON THE ELEC - [SDR 20001229SH004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001229SH004), Dec 1, 2000: BLADE. CRACKED. PROPELLERS REMOVED FOR OVERHAUL AND AD COMPLIANCE. BLADE SN 93464 IS SCRAP BECAUSE IT IS CRACKED IN THE SHANK. ONE OF THE BLADE THRUST BEARINGS PN A14B INSTALLE - [SDR 20001229SH003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001229SH003), Dec 1, 2000: BLADE. CRACKED. DISASSEMBLY OF PROPELLER FOR O/H AND AD COMPLIANCE REVEALED BLADE, SN 106993, IS SCRAP BECAUSE BALANCE HOLE TOO DEEP. MAX DEPTH IS 6.5 INCHES. BLADE, SN A27681, ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (26) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc - [STC SA4-1007](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1007): Installation of balance weights(Brittain Aircraft P/N 3010) on leading edge of Navion ailerons. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA4-1028](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1028): Installation of Brittain Industries 20-gallon wing tip tanks. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA605WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA605WE): Installation of Brittain Industries, Inc. Model B-4 Flight Control System, including PC-1 Pitch Assist, AH-1 Altitude Hold and NAV-1 Navigation Coupler. Brittain Industries, Inc - [STC SA4553SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4553SW): Installation of Brittain Model NAV Flite IV Model BI-825 system or B5C Model BI826 system. Brittain Industries, Inc - [STC SA4-920](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-920): Installed Brittain/Clarkson Autopilot. Brittain Industries, Inc - [STC SA487WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA487WE): Installation of Brittain Pitch Assist PC-1 and Altitude Hold AH-1. Brittain Industries, Inc - [STC SA644WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA644WE): Installation of Brittain Dynertial Pitch Assist, Model PC-1 and optional Altitude Hold, Model AH-1. Brittain Industries, Inc - [STC SA662WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA662WE): Installation of Brittain Industries, Inc., Model B1-400 Hi-Lo Sensitivity Adaptor. Brittain Industries, Inc - [STC SA1488WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1488WE): Installation of Brittain Industries, Inc. Model B2C Flight Control System. Brittain Industries, Inc - [STC SA1315WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1315WE): Installation of Mixture Monitor (exhaust gas temperature probe, gage and selector) in accordance with Delta Products Part Lists A-192 and A-193, or in accordance with Tri-Star Corporation Mixture Monitor Installation Instructions dated December 9, 1981, or later FAA approved revision and/or Drawing List MM-127 dated November 15, 1981, or later FAA approved revision in aircraft models listed in Master Eligibility List P-80-A-6 revised March 29, 1968, copy attached, or later FAA approved revision. Universal Corporation - [STC SA4-1165](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1165): Installation of Firestone Model DFA-180 or Bodell BMI-2000 wheel in lieu of Firestone 6C5 or Goodrich 613MD wheel (on nose gear). Skybound Manufacturing Inc - [STC SA489EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA489EA): Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system. Aircraft & Rotorcraft Products (ARP) Inc - [STC SA3328SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3328SO): Install landing gear wheel cover. Goldman Don - [STC SA144SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA144SO): Installation of control wheel. Garcia Joaquin - [STC SA308EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA308EA): Installation of carburetor ice detection system 105AP in single and twin engine aircraft and single engine helicopters powered by Continental, Franklin, and Lycoming type engines equipped with Marvel-Schebler MA-2, MA-3, MA-4, MA-4-5, MA-6 and HA-6 series carburetors. (Normal,Utility and Acrobatic Category airplanes and helicopters equipped with engines and carburetors as described.). Alfred R Puccinelli - [STC SA54WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA54WE): Installation of single-piece windshield and side windows. Cal Aero Industries, Inc - [STC SA268SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA268SW): Installation of Mitchell automatic pilot model AK116. Mitchell Industries, Inc - [STC SA162EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA162EA): Modification of Navion retract link assembly 145-34106. Rudolph Chalow - [STC SA200CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA200CE): Nose and main gear retracting link replacement. Western Machine Repair Service - [STC SA278SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA278SO): Main and nose landing gear retract links. William E Freeman - [STC SA353EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA353EA): Nose section modified. Liebolt John - [STC SA4-925](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-925): Magnetic flight director 2000. Clarkson Company - [STC SA1-396](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1-396): Navion retract links 143-33165 and 143-33165-10 modified. Rudolph Chalow ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Riley D-16A](https://openairdocs.org/model/riley-d-16a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 9230612 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.